Twenty-three years ago today, at 8:02 am, my life changed forever. It's hard to believe that this young man was once a 6lb. 9oz. bundle of pure joy....and mischief. And just as it is with most mothers, Ben's arrival into this world was indeed love at first sight. Lots of water has passed under the bridge in those 23 years. Sometimes the water was muddy, other times clear. At times it has been turbulent and occasionally calm....but always bubbling. In a few short weeks, he will be heading to Afghanistan for a tour of duty that he has waited a lifetime for. I guess every child is born with a God given desire for something. Some kids dream of being farmers or ranchers....Ben has always loved guns and reconnaissance. This is Ben's ride for the next couple of weeks. He is the medic for his unit and he is taking some of the 150 "kids" to various doctor's appointments before they deploy. 
He will leave the day after Mother's Day....but at least I have Mother's Day. Until now, I've prayed for other mother's sons, daughters and husbands....I now have an investment in this war and you better believe my prayer life will be different. I now understand what sacrifice really is and the high price many families have paid for our freedoms since this nation was born. Say a prayer for our soldiers and their families tonight. Somewhere, there is a mother wondering how her son or daughter is getting along...and a mother's heart never changes. Till next time, adios.
6 comments:
The sweet promise of the Lord is that Ben will be held in His hands. As capable as we mothers think we are we are not God. We cannot be with them on the pathway of life...but He can and He will be and He watch over him, guide him and keep him. Will be praying.
~M~
May the Lord Bless you and Keep you safe!
Thank you for raising such a great son that will fight for those of us he has never known, and all of those that are suffering at the hands of awful nations!
I pray for your serenity and his saftey!
What a very handsome man you have...and he is covered by the blood of Jesus...I will pray for him as well as the other troops AND their families.
Give Ben a big mother hug from me - tell him thank you for the job that he does to keep the future of my children safe -
Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, He will never leave your nor forsake you!
And to you, Friend, I'll pray that the sweet peace that only comes from the Father will fill you to overflowing!
Blessings~
P.
Thankyou sweet friends for reminding me that I am not in this alone. God is Good and His mercies do endure forever!
Amen to all the previous comments! We will add Ben to our weekly prayer list, and ya'll!
Please give him a Nevada hug, and let him know that we too, are very grateful for his service!
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